Miguel
Miguel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew meaning "Who is like God?" This classic name has deep roots in Iberian culture and carries a strong spiritual and historical significance across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Current Popularity
#189 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is mee-GEL in Spanish; may need correction in English-speaking areas
- •Very common in Hispanic communities with strong cultural recognition
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is understood
- •Works well in both bilingual and Spanish-speaking households
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Famous People
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Spanish novelist, author of Don Quixote
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American R&B singer-songwriter
Miguel Hidalgo
Mexican priest and leader of independence movement
Statistics
188,883
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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